Kathy Reichs Reading Order
9 series · 58 books · Born 1948-07-07
Kathy Reichs is a forensic anthropologist and crime novelist whose thrillers draw authenticity from her real-world expertise examining human remains for medical examiners in North Carolina and Quebec. Her Temperance Brennan series, featuring a brilliant forensic scientist navigating complex murder investigations, became the basis for the acclaimed television adaptation Bones and has established her as a leading voice in forensic fiction. With a PhD in anthropology and certification from the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, Reichs writes procedural mysteries that blend scientific precision with compelling storytelling across numerous series and standalone novels.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2004–2022)
Start with I'd Kill For That, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with I'd Kill For That
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  I'd Kill For That |
| 2 |  No Rest for the Dead |
| 3 | The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers |
| 4 | MatchUp |
| 5 | Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge |
Bones Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Buried Deep |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Inside The Forensic Files of Dr Kathy Reichs |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Two Nights |
Temperance Brennan Series
Ongoing27 books (1997–2025)
Start with Déjà Dead, the first of 27 books in the Temperance Brennan series.
Start this series with Déjà Dead
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Déjà Dead |
| 2 |  Death du Jour |
| 3 |  Deadly Decisions |
| 4 |  Fatal Voyage |
| 5 |  Grave Secrets |
| 6 | Bare Bones |
| 7 |  Monday Mourning |
| 8 |  Cross Bones |
| 9 |  Break No Bones |
| 10 |  Bones to Ashes |
| 11 |  Devil Bones |
| 12 | 206 Bones |
| 13 |  Spider Bones / Mortal Remains |
| 14 |  Flash and Bones |
| 15 |  Bones Are Forever |
| 16 |  Bones in Her Pocket |
| 17 |  Bones ofthe Lost |
| 18 |  Bones Never Lie |
| 19 | Swamp Bones |
| 20 | Bones on Ice |
| 21 |  Speaking in Bones |
| 22 |  A Conspiracy of Bones |
| 23 |  The Bone Code |
| 24 |  Cold, Cold Bones |
| 25 | The Bone Hacker |
| 26 | Fire and Bones |
| 27 | Evil Bones |
Temperance Brennan Collections Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Bone Collection |
Temperance Brennan Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | First Bones |
The MatchUp Collection Series
Complete11 books (2017–2019)
Start with Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson), the first of 11 books in the The MatchUp Collection series.
Start this series with Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson) |
| 2 | Getaway(By: Lisa Scottoline,Nelson DeMille) |
| 3 | Honor & ...(By: C.J. Box,Sandra Brown) |
| 4 | Midnight Flame(By: Christopher Rice,Lara Adrian) |
| 5 | Dig Here(By: Charlaine Harris,Andrew Gross) |
| 6 | Faking a Murderer(With: Lee Child) |
| 7 | Footloose(By: Val McDermid,Peter James) |
| 8 | Past Prologue(By: Diana Gabaldon,Steve Berry) |
| 9 | Rambo on Their Minds(By: Gayle Lynds,David Morrell) |
| 10 | Short Story(By: Karin Slaughter,Michael Koryta) |
| 11 | Taking the Veil(By: J.A. Jance,Eric Van Lustbader) |
Tory Brennan (Virals) Series
Complete10 books (2009–2016)
Start with Shock, the first of 10 books in the Tory Brennan (Virals) series.
Start this series with Shock
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shock |
| 2 |  Virals |
| 3 |  Seizure |
| 4 |  Code |
| 5 | Shift |
| 6 | Swipe |
| 7 |  Exposure |
| 8 |  Terminal |
| 9 | Spike |
| 10 |  Trace Evidence |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kathy Reichs written?
- Kathy Reichs has written 58 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Kathy Reichs series?
- Here are the first books in Kathy Reichs's series: Anthologies: I'd Kill For That; Temperance Brennan: Déjà Dead; The MatchUp Collection: Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson); Tory Brennan (Virals): Shock.
- What order should I read Kathy Reichs's books?
- We recommend reading Kathy Reichs's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kathy Reichs still writing new books?
- Yes, Kathy Reichs has 1 ongoing series: Temperance Brennan.